Frederick Lawrence Dowling1,2
M, #4153, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
Family :-
: Children:
- Private
- Private
- Private
- Private
- Private
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Frederick Lawrence Dowling was born in Canada.1
- Death: He died DECEASED.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Military ID
Between 1939 and 1945 | Canada
Military
Between 1939 and 1945 | Canada
Service: Canadian Army.
Military
Between 1939 and 1945
Unit: Royal Corp of Signals.
Military
Between 1939 and 1945
Rank: Signalman.
1945
Military
1 November 1945 | Hong Kong, ChinaG Prisoner of War during World War II.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Frederick Lawrence Dowling had reference number 4153.
Citations
- [S1965] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Mrs Chris Dowling, Canada.
Last contact 3 Sep 2000,
Citation Detail: 1: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 23 August 2000 04:41; To: email address; Subject: Dowlings 2: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 03 September 2000 20:14; To: email address; Subject: Re: Dowlings,
Citation Text: 1: Hello Brian: My husband is also Brian Thomas Dowling. His great grandfather who we think was also Brian came to Canada from Ireland. Rumour has it County Cork. It is also thought that he worked as a station agent on the railway in Northern Ireland before he came to Canada. Does any of this ring a bell with any of your family history I have been unable to find out anything about his marriage. I believe he was married in Ireland. Thanks for any information you can give me. - Chris
2: Hi Brian: Thanks for your reply. The information I have is very sketchy as the only uncle Brian has left does not remember very much of his grandfather. The information i have is that the Brian who left Ireland was born in County Cork and worked in Northern ireland for a railway company before coming to Canada. Floyd says that he was Station Agent at an important junction between belfast ans Londonderry. Floyd also says during the war he visited some relatives near Enniskillen at a farm called Florencecourt but thinks these relatives were on his grandmother's side. Unfortunately he doesn't know her name. Brian's grandfather Thomas was the first of this Dowling family born in
Canada and he was born June 18, 1872. The children Thomas had were named, John Arthur, Frederick Lawrence, Floyd Douglas and Gladyne Mary May. I think they were Protestant which would be unusual for Southern Ireland wouldn't it? Hope you can make some sense of this I wish i had more time to spend on this as I want to visit Ireland someday and see where both our roots are. - Chris
3: Hi Brian: Thanks for getting back to me. Brian's Father was Frederick Lawrence. Thomas was married to an Ella May Turner. He was the first od this Dowling family to be born in Canada. I don't know Brian's wife's name but her maiden name may have been Coulter. Does any of this make sense? - Chris - [S1966] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: "Prisoners of War 1715-1945". Digital Images. National Arives of Great Britain. Find My Past. https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FPOW-GALLIP%2F101600219%2F00112&parentid=GBM%2FPOW-FAREAST%2F00961595 : 2019.,
Citation Detail: Conflict: World War 2; Archive reference: WO 361/1974; Record set: Prisoners Of War 1715-1945; First name(s): Lawrence Frederick; Last name: Dowling; Year: 1944; Service number: B32015; Rank: Sgmn; Regiment: -; Ship name: A; Country of imprisonment; -; Nationality: Canadian; Ship or corps: A; Prison camp or ship: -;
Citation Text: Archive: The National Archives; Document details: Prisoners of war, Far East: Hong Kong POW Camp; name list, as of 1 November 1944; Category: Military, armed forces & conflict; Subcategory: Regimental & Service Records; Collections from: Great Britain, UK None

Doc-Military-Dowling-Frederick-Lawrence-POW-List.jpg
- [S1964] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Peggy Dowling, USA.
Last contact 18 Jan 2001,
Citation Detail: -----Original Message-----; From: DOWLING PEGGY [mailto:email address]; Sent: 18 January 2001 07:23; To: email address; Subject: Dowling Family;
Citation Text: Dear Brian: My name is Peggy Dowling having married Paul Dowling. He is from a family of 5. Names are Brian, Gail, Sandra, Andrew and Paul. His father was Lawrence Dowling who was a prisoner of war in Hong Kong during the Second World War. He had 2 brothers named Arthur and Floyd and a sister named Gladine. Floyd is the only surviving sibling. I am interested in family histories and wonder if you know anything about my part of the Dowling family? I am currently living in the vicinity of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sincerely, Peggy Dowling
Thomas Dowling1,2
M, #4154, b. 18 June 1872, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
Family :-
: Partner: Ella May Turner (b. 20 April 1887, d. DECEASED)
Children:
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Thomas Dowling was born on 18 June 1872 in Peel, Ontario, CanadaG.1
- Marriage: He and Ella May Turner were married on 5 July 1911 in Minitonas, Manitoba, CanadaG.
- Death: He died DECEASED.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1872
Birth
18 June 1872 | Peel, Ontario, CanadaG 1911
5 July 1911 | Minitonas, Manitoba, CanadaG Age 24
Birth 20 April 1887 | East Luther, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
Death: DECEASED
Thomas Dowling and
Ella May Turner were married on 5 July 1911 in Minitonas, Manitoba, Canada
G.
1921
Residence
1 June 1921 | Bengough, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Thomas Dowling had reference number 4154.
Citations
- [S1965] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Mrs Chris Dowling, Canada.
Last contact 3 Sep 2000,
Citation Detail: 1: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 23 August 2000 04:41; To: email address; Subject: Dowlings 2: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 03 September 2000 20:14; To: email address; Subject: Re: Dowlings,
Citation Text: 1: Hello Brian: My husband is also Brian Thomas Dowling. His great grandfather who we think was also Brian came to Canada from Ireland. Rumour has it County Cork. It is also thought that he worked as a station agent on the railway in Northern Ireland before he came to Canada. Does any of this ring a bell with any of your family history I have been unable to find out anything about his marriage. I believe he was married in Ireland. Thanks for any information you can give me. - Chris
2: Hi Brian: Thanks for your reply. The information I have is very sketchy as the only uncle Brian has left does not remember very much of his grandfather. The information i have is that the Brian who left Ireland was born in County Cork and worked in Northern ireland for a railway company before coming to Canada. Floyd says that he was Station Agent at an important junction between belfast ans Londonderry. Floyd also says during the war he visited some relatives near Enniskillen at a farm called Florencecourt but thinks these relatives were on his grandmother's side. Unfortunately he doesn't know her name. Brian's grandfather Thomas was the first of this Dowling family born in
Canada and he was born June 18, 1872. The children Thomas had were named, John Arthur, Frederick Lawrence, Floyd Douglas and Gladyne Mary May. I think they were Protestant which would be unusual for Southern Ireland wouldn't it? Hope you can make some sense of this I wish i had more time to spend on this as I want to visit Ireland someday and see where both our roots are. - Chris
3: Hi Brian: Thanks for getting back to me. Brian's Father was Frederick Lawrence. Thomas was married to an Ella May Turner. He was the first od this Dowling family to be born in Canada. I don't know Brian's wife's name but her maiden name may have been Coulter. Does any of this make sense? - Chris - [S1964] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Peggy Dowling, USA.
Last contact 18 Jan 2001,
Citation Detail: -----Original Message-----; From: DOWLING PEGGY [mailto:email address]; Sent: 18 January 2001 07:23; To: email address; Subject: Dowling Family;
Citation Text: Dear Brian: My name is Peggy Dowling having married Paul Dowling. He is from a family of 5. Names are Brian, Gail, Sandra, Andrew and Paul. His father was Lawrence Dowling who was a prisoner of war in Hong Kong during the Second World War. He had 2 brothers named Arthur and Floyd and a sister named Gladine. Floyd is the only surviving sibling. I am interested in family histories and wonder if you know anything about my part of the Dowling family? I am currently living in the vicinity of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sincerely, Peggy Dowling
Brian Dowling1
M, #4155, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Brian Dowling was born in Cork, IrelandG.1
- Death: He died DECEASED.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Occupation
Brian Dowling was a Station Agent on Railway between Belfast and Londonderry in Northern Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Brian Dowling had reference number 4155.
Narrative
.
Citations
- [S1965] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Mrs Chris Dowling, Canada.
Last contact 3 Sep 2000,
Citation Detail: 1: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 23 August 2000 04:41; To: email address; Subject: Dowlings 2: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 03 September 2000 20:14; To: email address; Subject: Re: Dowlings,
Citation Text: 1: Hello Brian: My husband is also Brian Thomas Dowling. His great grandfather who we think was also Brian came to Canada from Ireland. Rumour has it County Cork. It is also thought that he worked as a station agent on the railway in Northern Ireland before he came to Canada. Does any of this ring a bell with any of your family history I have been unable to find out anything about his marriage. I believe he was married in Ireland. Thanks for any information you can give me. - Chris
2: Hi Brian: Thanks for your reply. The information I have is very sketchy as the only uncle Brian has left does not remember very much of his grandfather. The information i have is that the Brian who left Ireland was born in County Cork and worked in Northern ireland for a railway company before coming to Canada. Floyd says that he was Station Agent at an important junction between belfast ans Londonderry. Floyd also says during the war he visited some relatives near Enniskillen at a farm called Florencecourt but thinks these relatives were on his grandmother's side. Unfortunately he doesn't know her name. Brian's grandfather Thomas was the first of this Dowling family born in
Canada and he was born June 18, 1872. The children Thomas had were named, John Arthur, Frederick Lawrence, Floyd Douglas and Gladyne Mary May. I think they were Protestant which would be unusual for Southern Ireland wouldn't it? Hope you can make some sense of this I wish i had more time to spend on this as I want to visit Ireland someday and see where both our roots are. - Chris
3: Hi Brian: Thanks for getting back to me. Brian's Father was Frederick Lawrence. Thomas was married to an Ella May Turner. He was the first od this Dowling family to be born in Canada. I don't know Brian's wife's name but her maiden name may have been Coulter. Does any of this make sense? - Chris
John Arthur Dowling1
M, #4156, b. about 1912, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: John Arthur Dowling was born about 1912 in Manitoba, Canada.1
- Death: He died DECEASED in Niagara, Ontario, CanadaG.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1912
Birth
About 1912 | Manitoba, Canada
1921
Residence
1 June 1921 | Bengough, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Events - Death & Burial
Death
DECEASED | Niagara, Ontario, CanadaG
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
John Arthur Dowling had reference number 4156.
Citations
- [S1965] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Mrs Chris Dowling, Canada.
Last contact 3 Sep 2000,
Citation Detail: 1: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 23 August 2000 04:41; To: email address; Subject: Dowlings 2: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 03 September 2000 20:14; To: email address; Subject: Re: Dowlings,
Citation Text: 1: Hello Brian: My husband is also Brian Thomas Dowling. His great grandfather who we think was also Brian came to Canada from Ireland. Rumour has it County Cork. It is also thought that he worked as a station agent on the railway in Northern Ireland before he came to Canada. Does any of this ring a bell with any of your family history I have been unable to find out anything about his marriage. I believe he was married in Ireland. Thanks for any information you can give me. - Chris
2: Hi Brian: Thanks for your reply. The information I have is very sketchy as the only uncle Brian has left does not remember very much of his grandfather. The information i have is that the Brian who left Ireland was born in County Cork and worked in Northern ireland for a railway company before coming to Canada. Floyd says that he was Station Agent at an important junction between belfast ans Londonderry. Floyd also says during the war he visited some relatives near Enniskillen at a farm called Florencecourt but thinks these relatives were on his grandmother's side. Unfortunately he doesn't know her name. Brian's grandfather Thomas was the first of this Dowling family born in
Canada and he was born June 18, 1872. The children Thomas had were named, John Arthur, Frederick Lawrence, Floyd Douglas and Gladyne Mary May. I think they were Protestant which would be unusual for Southern Ireland wouldn't it? Hope you can make some sense of this I wish i had more time to spend on this as I want to visit Ireland someday and see where both our roots are. - Chris
3: Hi Brian: Thanks for getting back to me. Brian's Father was Frederick Lawrence. Thomas was married to an Ella May Turner. He was the first od this Dowling family to be born in Canada. I don't know Brian's wife's name but her maiden name may have been Coulter. Does any of this make sense? - Chris - [S1964] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Peggy Dowling, USA.
Last contact 18 Jan 2001,
Citation Detail: -----Original Message-----; From: DOWLING PEGGY [mailto:email address]; Sent: 18 January 2001 07:23; To: email address; Subject: Dowling Family;
Citation Text: Dear Brian: My name is Peggy Dowling having married Paul Dowling. He is from a family of 5. Names are Brian, Gail, Sandra, Andrew and Paul. His father was Lawrence Dowling who was a prisoner of war in Hong Kong during the Second World War. He had 2 brothers named Arthur and Floyd and a sister named Gladine. Floyd is the only surviving sibling. I am interested in family histories and wonder if you know anything about my part of the Dowling family? I am currently living in the vicinity of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sincerely, Peggy Dowling
Ella May Turner1
F, #4157, b. 20 April 1887, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
Family :-
: Partner: Thomas Dowling (b. 18 June 1872, d. DECEASED)
Children:
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Ella May Turner was born on 20 April 1887 in East Luther, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada.
- Marriage: She and Thomas Dowling were married on 5 July 1911 in Minitonas, Manitoba, CanadaG.
- Death: She died DECEASED.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1887
Birth
20 April 1887 | East Luther, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
1911
5 July 1911 | Minitonas, Manitoba, CanadaG Age 39
Birth 18 June 1872 | Peel, Ontario, Canada
GDeath: DECEASED
Ella May Turner and
Thomas Dowling were married on 5 July 1911 in Minitonas, Manitoba, Canada
G.
1921
Residence
1 June 1921 | Bengough, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Ella May Turner had reference number 4157.
Citations
- [S1965] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: Dowling. Privately held by Mrs Chris Dowling, Canada.
Last contact 3 Sep 2000,
Citation Detail: 1: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 23 August 2000 04:41; To: email address; Subject: Dowlings 2: -----Original Message-----; From: email address [mailto:email address]; Sent: 03 September 2000 20:14; To: email address; Subject: Re: Dowlings,
Citation Text: 1: Hello Brian: My husband is also Brian Thomas Dowling. His great grandfather who we think was also Brian came to Canada from Ireland. Rumour has it County Cork. It is also thought that he worked as a station agent on the railway in Northern Ireland before he came to Canada. Does any of this ring a bell with any of your family history I have been unable to find out anything about his marriage. I believe he was married in Ireland. Thanks for any information you can give me. - Chris
2: Hi Brian: Thanks for your reply. The information I have is very sketchy as the only uncle Brian has left does not remember very much of his grandfather. The information i have is that the Brian who left Ireland was born in County Cork and worked in Northern ireland for a railway company before coming to Canada. Floyd says that he was Station Agent at an important junction between belfast ans Londonderry. Floyd also says during the war he visited some relatives near Enniskillen at a farm called Florencecourt but thinks these relatives were on his grandmother's side. Unfortunately he doesn't know her name. Brian's grandfather Thomas was the first of this Dowling family born in
Canada and he was born June 18, 1872. The children Thomas had were named, John Arthur, Frederick Lawrence, Floyd Douglas and Gladyne Mary May. I think they were Protestant which would be unusual for Southern Ireland wouldn't it? Hope you can make some sense of this I wish i had more time to spend on this as I want to visit Ireland someday and see where both our roots are. - Chris
3: Hi Brian: Thanks for getting back to me. Brian's Father was Frederick Lawrence. Thomas was married to an Ella May Turner. He was the first od this Dowling family to be born in Canada. I don't know Brian's wife's name but her maiden name may have been Coulter. Does any of this make sense? - Chris
James Patrick Dowling1
M, #4161, b. 30 December 1920, d. 14 February 1956
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: James Patrick Dowling was born on 30 December 1920 in Ogden, Riley, Kansas, USAG.1
- Death: He died on 14 February 1956, at age 35, in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG, Age: 35.1
- Burial: He was buried after 14 February 1956 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG, Sunset Cemetery; Plot: 18-|-1--s; Memorial ID: 88711777.1
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1920
Birth
30 December 1920 | Ogden, Riley, Kansas, USAG
193918
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
Military
Between 1 September 1939 and 27 July 1953
Service: United States Army.
Military
Between 1 September 1939 and 27 July 1953
Unit: Transportation Corp (TC.)
194524
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends with armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
195029
TIMELINE
25 June 1950 | Korea
Korean War started in Korea on 25 June 1950.
195332
TIMELINE
27 July 1953 | Korea
Korean War ended in Korea on 27 July 1953.
Events - Death & Burial
195635
Death
14 February 1956 | Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG James Patrick Dowling died on 14 February 1956, at age 35, in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
G, Age: 35.
1956
Burial
After 14 February 1956 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG He was buried after 14 February 1956 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, Sunset Cemetery; Plot: 18-|-1--s; Memorial ID: 88711777.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Title
James Patrick Dowling held the title Captain.
Reference Number
He had reference number 4161.
Person Exhibits

Portrait-Dowling-James-Patrick-1920-1956-USA-KS-Riley
Kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016, then cropped and slighty selectively warmed

Grave-Dowling-James-Patrick-1920-1956-USA-KS-Riley-M.jpg
Kindly shared by SubParr on 31 Oct 2019

Photo-Dowling-James-Patrick-1920-1956-USA-KS-Riley
Kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016

Photo-Dowling-James-Patrick-1920-40-1956-USA-KS-Riley
Jim with Betty in post-World War II Japan; Kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016

Photo-Dowling-James-Patrick-1920-50-1956-USA-KS-Riley
Left to right: Jim with brother Corky; Kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016
Citations
- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: "Find-A-Grave". Images & Text. Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : 2019.
email address,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, CAPT JAMES PATRICK in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 March 2021), memorial page for Capt James Patrick Dowling (30 Dec 1920–14 Feb 1956), Find a Grave Memorial no. 88711777, citing Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Farkle (contributor 49025030) .,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 30-Mar-2021:-
Mary Elizabeth Lancaster1
F, #4162, b. 10 October 1921, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Mary Elizabeth Lancaster was born on 10 October 1921 in Junction City, Geary, Kansas, USAG.1
- Death: She died DECEASED.
- Cremation: The remains of Mary Elizabeth Lancaster were cremated after 28 December 1999 in Kansas, USAG, Ashes given to family or friend; Memorial ID: 174071222.1
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1921
Birth
10 October 1921 | Junction City, Geary, Kansas, USAG
Events - Death & Burial
1999
Death
28 December 1999 | Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USAG Mary Elizabeth Lancaster died on 28 December 1999, at age 78, in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
G, Age: 78.
1999
Cremation
After 28 December 1999 | Kansas, USAG The remains of Mary Elizabeth Lancaster were cremated after 28 December 1999 in Kansas, USA
G, Ashes given to family or friend; Memorial ID: 174071222.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Mary Elizabeth Lancaster had reference number 4162.
Person Exhibits

Portrait-Lancaster-Mary-Elizabeth-Dowling-1921-0000-1999-USA-KS-Shawnee
Betty Lancaster Dowling, kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016, then cropped and brightened

Photo-Dowling-James-Patrick-1920-40-1956-USA-KS-Riley
Jim with Betty in post-World War II Japan; Kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016

Photo-Lancaster-Mary-Elizabeth-Dowling-1921-0000-1999-USA-KS-Shawnee
Betty Lancaster Dowling with grandson Kevin, kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016

Photo-Lancaster-Mary-Elizabeth-Dowling-1921-0050-1999-USA-KS-Shawnee
Betty Lancaster Dowling, kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016
Citations
- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: "Find-A-Grave". Images & Text. Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : 2019.
email address,
Citation Detail: Grave for LANCASTER, MARY ELIZABETH "BETTY" DOWLING in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 March 2021), memorial page for Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Lancaster Dowling (10 Oct 1921–28 Dec 1999), Find a Grave Memorial no. 174071222, ; Maintained by Farkle (contributor 49025030) Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 30-Mar-2021:-
Richard Lee Dowling1
M, #4164, b. 3 October 1954, d. 7 December 2015
Pedigree Link
Parents
Family :-
: Partner: Deborah Ann Cosgrove (b. 8 June 1957, d. 23 November 2013)
Children:
- Brian Dowling
- Angie M Dowling+
- Travis Dowling
- Austin Dowling
- Taylor Dowling
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Richard Lee Dowling was born on 3 October 1954 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG.2,1
- Marriage: He and Deborah Ann Cosgrove were married in 1972.1
- Marriage: He and Deborah Ann Cosgrove were married on 21 November 1972 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG, Council Grove.1
- Death: He died on 7 December 2015, at age 61, in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG, Age: 61.2,1
- Burial: He was buried after 7 December 2015 in Pottawatomie, Kansas, USAG, Saint Patricks Cemetery; Memorial ID: 155830986.1
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1954
Birth
3 October 1954 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG 1972~18
1972
Age ~15
Birth 8 June 1957 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
GDeath: 23 November 2013 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G197218
21 November 1972 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG Age 15
Birth 8 June 1957 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
GDeath: 23 November 2013 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
GHe and
Deborah Ann Cosgrove were married on 21 November 1972 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, Council Grove.
1955
Education
After 1955 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG He was educated in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, after 1955 Lee Elementary School.
1960
Education
After 1960 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG He was educated in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, after 1960 Manhattan High School.
199944
Residence
25 January 1999 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG 2015
Residence
Before 7 December 2015 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG 2015
Occupation
Before 7 December 2015 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG He was a Griffith Lumber Worker in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, before 7 December 2015.
Events - Death & Burial
201561
Death
7 December 2015 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG Richard Lee Dowling died on 7 December 2015, at age 61, in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, Age: 61.
2015
Burial
After 7 December 2015 | Pottawatomie, Kansas, USAG He was buried after 7 December 2015 in Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
G, Saint Patricks Cemetery; Memorial ID: 155830986.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Richard Lee Dowling had reference number 4164.
Narrative
Obituary:- Richard L. Dowling, 61, lifelong resident of Manhattan entered eternal rest on, Monday, December 7th, 2015.
Richard was born on October 3, 1954, to the late Mary Elizabeth (Lancaster) Dowling and James P. Dowling in Manhattan, Kansas.
Richard attended Lee Elementary School and was a graduate of Manhattan High School. While at Manhattan High he met the love of his life, Debbie, they were married on November 21, 1972 in Council Grove, Kansas. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2013.
Richard was a humble, gracious and caring man who was a source of great strength to his family, friends and anyone he encountered. He made himself available to listen to all and offer well thought advice. Putting others before him was how he carried out each and every day of his life. Richard's smile and laugh was a ray of sunshine that illuminated the kindness in his heart. Richard's life and legacy has left a mark in many lives that will forever be cherished and missed.
Richard was employed at Griffith Lumber to which he devoted his life to. He was a wealth of knowledge in the building industry with an abundance of customers to which he considered friends whom will all miss him deeply. There is not a day that passed he was not available to help anyone accomplish the dream of remodeling or building a new home.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Debbi, a brother; Curtis, and one grandson, Tyler Dowling-Burnett. In memory of our parents we ask that you take a moment to hug your spouse, children, grandchildren, and friends or take a walk in the clear crisp air to reflect your love for those you find dear to you as time waits for no one.
Survivors include son, Brian (Christy), a daughter, Angie M. Dowlling-Burnett, (Tracy), both of Manhattan; a son, Travis (Cherylynn), of Baldwin City. Seven grandchildren; Austin, Mary, Taylor, Brianna, Tanner, Isabella (Izzy), and Adalynn (Addi); One soon to be granddaughter, Anne-Mae; one great grandson, Kadin. A sister, Patricia Parr (Hal) of Topeka; a brother Gregg Dowling, of British Columbia, Canada, as well as a niece and numerous nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11th, at 10:30 at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth, Manhattan, Kansas, with Pastor Patrick McLaughlin officiating.
Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. Patrick's Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502.
Obituary provided by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.
Person Exhibits

Portrait-Dowling-Richard-Lee-1954-2015-USA-KS-Pottawatomie
Kindly shared by Dub on 17 Dec 2016, then enlarged
Citations
- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: "Find-A-Grave". Images & Text. Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : 2019.
email address,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, RICHARD LEE in Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 March 2021), memorial page for Richard Lee Dowling (3 Oct 1954–7 Dec 2015), Find a Grave Memorial no. 155830986, citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Farkle (contributor 49025030) .,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 30-Mar-2021:- - [S2704] SOURCE: (Full): -,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Web page for DOWLING, RICHARD L of Manhattan, Kansas, USA; born 3-Oct-1954; died: 7-Dec-2015,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 30-Mar-2021:- - [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Find-A-Grave", Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, CURTIS M in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 March 2021), memorial page for Curtis M. Dowling (27 Apr 1956–25 Jan 1999), Find a Grave Memorial no. 36662785, ; Maintained by Farkle (contributor 49025030) Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend.
Curtis M Dowling1
M, #4165, b. 27 April 1956, d. 25 January 1999
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Curtis M Dowling was born on 27 April 1956 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG.1
- Death: He died on 25 January 1999, at age 42, in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG, Age: 42.1
- Cremation: The remains of Curtis M Dowling were cremated after 25 January 1999 in Kansas, USAG, Ashes given to family or friend; Memorial ID: 36662785.1
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1956
Birth
27 April 1956 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG 1989
Residence
Before 1989 | Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USAG 1989
Occupation
Before 1989 | Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USAG Curtis M Dowling was a Volunteer at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
G, before 1989.
Residence
Between 1989 and 25 January 1999 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG 1999
Occupation
Before 25 January 1999 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG He was a Custodian for Unified School District 383 in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, before 25 January 1999.
Events - Death & Burial
199942
Death
25 January 1999 | Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USAG Curtis M Dowling died on 25 January 1999, at age 42, in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA
G, Age: 42.
1999
Cremation
After 25 January 1999 | Kansas, USAG The remains of Curtis M Dowling were cremated after 25 January 1999 in Kansas, USA
G, Ashes given to family or friend; Memorial ID: 36662785.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Curtis M Dowling had reference number 4165.
Narrative
Obituary:- MANHATTAN -- Curtis M. Dowling, 42, Manhattan, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at his home following a sudden illness.
Mr. Dowling lived many years in Topeka and was a volunteer at the Colmery-O'Neil V.A. Medical Center. He later worked as a custodian for Unified School District 383 in Manhattan.
He was born April 27, 1956, in Manhattan, the son of James P. and Mary E. Lancaster Dowling. He was reared in Manhattan and attended Manhattan schools. He moved back to Manhattan from Topeka about 10 years ago.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Dowling, Topeka; two brothers, Richard Dowling, Manhattan, and Gregory J. Dowling, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and a sister, Patricia M. Parr, Topeka.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at a later date.
Inurnment will be at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pawnee Mental Health Services or to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and sent in care of Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home in Manhattan.
Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Jan 29, 1999.
Person Exhibits

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Kindly shared by Farkle on 2 Jan 2017, then cropped and lightened

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Kindly shared by Farkle on 2 Jan 2017

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Kindly shared by Farkle on 22 Dec 2016, slightly de-faded
Citations
- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full):
Source Combined Fields: "Find-A-Grave". Images & Text. Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : 2019.
email address,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, CURTIS M in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 March 2021), memorial page for Curtis M. Dowling (27 Apr 1956–25 Jan 1999), Find a Grave Memorial no. 36662785, ; Maintained by Farkle (contributor 49025030) Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 30-Mar-2021:-
Joseph George Dowling1
M, #4172, b. 1888, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Birth: Joseph George Dowling was born in 1888 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.2
- Marriage: He and Ruby Johnston were married before 1914 in Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG.
- Death: He died DECEASED.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth
Between July and September 1887 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG Joseph George Dowling was born between July and September 1887 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G, Vol 8b Page 51.
1887
Birth
1887 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG 1888
Birth
1888 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG 1892
Birth
1892 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG 1914
Before 1914 | Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG He and
Ruby Johnston were married before 1914 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
G.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG He resided in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G, on 5 April 1891 [229] Pitt Street, St. Thomas. In one room.
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG He was enumerated on the census of 1891 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG He resided in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G, on 31 March 1901 Part of 80 Upper Frederick Street, St. Thomas.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Joseph George Dowling had reference number 4172.
Narrative
-----Original Message-----
From: David Dowling [mailto:davidgdowling@optushome.com.au]
Sent: 14 September 2000 06:25
To: brian@dowling.f9.co.uk
Cc: brian@dowlingf9co.uk
Subject: re imformation on ancestors
Brian
I sent you an E-mail a week ago but I do not know if you received such.I have had a few techinical problems with my computor.There were a nomber of E-mails that were left in my outbox.I received an E-mail from you sometime ago,in relation to a query about my late Grandfather Joseph George Dowling,born circa1892 in the city of Liverpool England,The late Joseph George being the son of Irish Immigrant Masterbootmakers,Joseph himself apprently was the product of a very hard upbringing as were so often the case in the nineteenth century and runaway to sea onboard a old Sailingship at the tender age of twelve,Joseph I were told by my late father his eldest son David Ruebeeen Dowling, jumped ship as an illlegal immigrant in Perth Western Australia,from where he was chased by West Australian Police across the Nullabour Plain,to the east coast where he finally setteled in the Capital City of Queensland Brisbane,where he lived out his life.
Joseph Married a Ruby Johnston the daughter of a Cobb&Co Coachdriver just before World War 1 ,to my knowledge he was one of the original Anzacs who landed at Gappoli in 1915 where he fought the Turks,I beleive he was also a member of the Australian Lighthorse Brigade later on in the first world war.
After the war he settled down to various jobs around Brisbane,never great jobs but times were difficult with the great depression in the late twenties and early thirties,Joseph and his wife Ruby had five children three of whom lived to adulthood, my father being the eldest David Rueben,the second was Mervyn George,then a girl Oliveen Ruby,Aunt Olive is the only one still alive and is not able to remember much since an accident in 1989.Therefore I have nobody to turn to out here to ask questions about my late Grandfathers life.When you last E-mailed me Brian you mentioned you could look up information on the 1891census if I could find more imformation but I am afraid this is difficult as I am the eldest of the present generation of Dowlingd in this part of the world and have nobody to make enquires with,so unless you can come up with something I have come to a deadend, hoping you willfind something in your resources and reply to my E-mail I remain Yours Sincerly David George Dowling.
the Aussie link of the family
davidgdowling2 @optushome.com.au.
Citations
- [S401] SOURCE: (Full): FreeBMD,
Source Combined Fields: England. "England & Wales, FreeBMD BIRTH Index: 1837-1983".
General Register Office, England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes, London, England: General Register Office,
Repository: Internet Portal: FreeBMD - www.freebmd.org.uk,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for Joseph George Dowling

Joseph George Dowling - England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
Database online.
- [S961] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Source Combined Fields: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives, 1901. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.,
Repository: Internet Portal: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for Joseph Dowling

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Database online.
- [S959] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Repository: Internet Portal: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for John Dowling

Census-1891-ENG-Dowling-John-003.jpg
Database online.
David Rueben Dowling
M, #4173, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Death: David Rueben Dowling died DECEASED.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
David Rueben Dowling had reference number 4173.
Narrative
[Dowling One Name Master.FTW]
-----Original Message-----
From: David Dowling [mailto:davidgdowling@optushome.com.au]
Sent: 14 September 2000 06:25
To: brian@dowling.f9.co.uk
Cc: brian@dowlingf9co.uk
Subject: re imformation on ancestors
Brian
I sent you an E-mail a week ago but I do not know if you received such.I have had a few techinical problems with my computor.There were a nomber of E-mails that were left in my outbox.I received an E-mail from you sometime ago,in relation to a query about my late Grandfather Joseph George Dowling,born circa1892 in the city of Liverpool England,The late Joseph George being the son of Irish Immigrant Masterbootmakers,Joseph himself apprently was the product of a very hard upbringing as were so often the case in the nineteenth century and runaway to sea onboard a old Sailingship at the tender age of twelve,Joseph I were told by my late father
his eldest son David Ruebeeen Dowling, jumped ship as an illlegal immigrant in Perth Western Australia,from where he was chased by West Australian Police across the Nullabour Plain,to the east coast where he finally setteled in the Capital City of Queensland Brisbane,where he lived out his life.
Joseph Married a Ruby Johnston the daughter of a Cobb&Co Coachdriver just before World War 1 ,to my knowledge he was one of the original Anzacs who landed at Gappoli in 1915 where he fought the Turks,I beleive he was also a member of the Australian Lighthorse Brigade later on in the first world war.
After the war he settled down to various jobs around Brisbane,never great jobs but times were difficult with the great depression in the late twenties and early thirties,Joseph and his wife Ruby had five children three of whom lived to adulthood, my father being the eldest David Rueben,the second was Mervyn George,then a girl Oliveen Ruby,Aunt Olive is the only one still alive and is not able to remember much since an accident in 1989.Therefore I have nobody to turn to out here to ask questions about my late Grandfathers life.When you last E-mailed me Brian you mentioned you could look up information on the 1891census if I could find more imformation but I am afraid this is difficult as I am the eldest of the present generation of Dowlingd in this part of the world and have nobody to make enquires with,so unless you can come up with something I have come to a deadend, hoping you willfind something in your resources and reply to my E-mail I remain Yours Sincerly David George Dowling.
the Aussie link of the family
davidgdowling2 @optushome.com.au.
Ruby Johnston
F, #4174, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Marriage: Ruby Johnston and Joseph George Dowling were married before 1914 in Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG.
- Death: She died DECEASED.
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1914
Before 1914 | Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG Birth 1888 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England
GDeath: DECEASED
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Ruby Johnston had reference number 4174.
Mervyn George Dowling
M, #4175, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Parents
BIOGRAPHY
Vital Facts
- Death: Mervyn George Dowling died DECEASED.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
Mervyn George Dowling had reference number 4175.